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Senators seek SECDEF support to add names of ‘Lost 74’ to Vietnam Memorial Wall
A bipartisan group of senators has submitted a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper to once again push to add the names of the “Lost 74” — the sailors killed aboard the Evans — to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
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Fallen Vietnam pilots, crew members honored with monument at Arlington National Cemetery
The monument honors the nearly 5,000 pilots, crew members killed in Vietnam.
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Vietnam helicopter pilots describe the war from the cockpit | Military Times Reports
On the eve of the dedication of a new memorial to Vietnam helicopter pilots and crew members, three former pilots talk about their experiences in the war.
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Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient to be buried at Arlington
Retired Marine Col. Wesley Fox will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
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Vietnamese refugee creates monument for veterans
Nearly three years ago, Thy Cavagnaro set off on a mission: find every Vietnam War veteran in Barnegat and thank him for his service.
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Some commissaries, exchanges to honor Vietnam veterans with lapel pins on Thursday
The pins are available to all who served on active duty during the Vietnam War period, regardless of duty or location.
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Commentary: For Vietnam veterans, a ‘thank you’ long overdue
The head of the Vietnam War Commemoration office on its work to honor veterans on March 29 ... and throughout the coming years.
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Vietnam commission’s Certificate of Honor program pays tribute to POWs, spouses and families
The certificates are available through the same Defense Department-backed group that offers lapel pins to Vietnam War-period veterans.
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The Marine gunny who kept his men alive at Hue City
Retired Marine John Canley’s actions during the battle of Hue City in Vietnam in 1968 has him one step away from receiving a Medal of Honor.
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The armored workhorse of the US Army, the M113 has been on the move since Vietnam
The aluminum-hulled M113, intended to be amphibious and air transportable, was considerably lighter than its predecessor, the M59.
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This admiral's brown water strategy blasted the Viet Cong out of the Mekong Delta waters
Vice Adm. Elmo “Bud” Zumwalt realized he had to inject new vigor into waterborne operations and devise a more effective strategy to abandon search-and-destroy tactics.
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How North Vietnam's P-4s missed the mark
Modifications to the aluminum-hulled vessels improved the P-4’s air defense but had a downside.
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The Army rejected it, but Marines in Vietnam relied on the M19 60mm mortar
The M19 was favored by the Marines — even though 10 pounds heavier and less accurate than the M2.
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14 Veterans Day parades and ceremonies from around the country
Find one near you!
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This general challenged the president and saved American lives
Gen. Creighton Abrams Jr. challenged President Richard Nixon, a move for which men on the ground would forever be grateful.
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Retired 4-star: Just like Vietnam, we pulled out of Iraq too soon
Gen. Peter Pace reflects in a Q&A.
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Lessons from Vietnam, courtesy of a war hero and 4-star general
Without the support of the American people, we cannot achieve victory.
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